Infinity Diskmag Issue #5 Information Text File

Thank you for downloading Infinity Diskmag.  If you downloaded the
Promotional Issue of Infinity, then you'll be amazed at all the changes
that we've done since the Promotional Issue.  If you were not able to see
the Promotional Issue of Infinity, sorry but we've stuck to the same video
mode for this issue.  Infinity is still 640x480x256c unfortunately, we are
planning for next issue to lower the resolution to 640x400x256c which is a
standard VGA mode, that way more people can enjoy Infinity.

The release of Infinity Issue #5 was delayed quite a bit, mainly because
of school.  Infinity took many months of preparation, and I hope you enjoy
it as much as we enjoyed making it.  In this issue, we've got some great
articles, interviews, the first compilation of The Charts, and a great new
interface.

We plan to keep the Infinity Crew small, only couriers are considered part
of the Infinity Crew besides Violator and myself.  Currently, we're
looking for more couriers to help us spread Infinity.

We're planning to release Issue #6 very soon, around Christmas time. With
the Christmas holidays we'll find ourselves with more time to work on
Infinity.  The Christmas Issue will review the scene in '93, and welcome
the new year of '94.  Unfortunately this issue, we were planning more
articles, but we were lacking enough writers and votes.  Please take the
time to fill out the voting form, and perhaps write an article for
Infinity.  We can't release this diskmag without support from our readers.
Voting is a simple process, just use a text editor and fill out the
voting form.

There is some new things planned for next issue.  First of all, new voting
topics have been added to the updated voting form.  If you voted for the
old charts and wish to update your votes, you can do so by filling out
the new voting form, included with this issue.  Another new feature we're
implementing for next issue is a message section.  The message section
will be published in Infinity, a small space of 5 lines is available at
the end of the voting form.  The purpose of the message section is to
allow our readers to send messages, announcements, or advertisements to
be published in Infinity.  The messages are free and anyone is welcome
to send us your message.  Whether it be an announcement of a new group,
or a classified ad for hardware, it'll be published in that column.  Read
the end of the voting form for further details.  It's the best way to
get a message across to a large audience.

We'd like to here from our readers, so if you have any comments,
suggestions, or questions for the Infinity Crew don't hesitate to ask us.
Special thanks to all those who helped with this issue.

Eternal Darkness / Infinity Crew

These files are included within INFNTY05.ZIP:

INFINITY.EXE    - The actual diskmag
INFINITY.NFO    - This file
VOTE!.TXT       - The updated voting form & message form
CHARTS.TXT      - Charts results in text file
DISTSITE.APP    - Distribution site application
FILE_ID.DIZ     - File description file

Infinity Diskmag Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q: Why is this issue of Infinity Issue #5, where's Issue #1-4?
A: The first four issues of Infinity were published almost two years ago.
The project was halted, and only recently restarted.  The only members
from the old Infinity Magazine are Violator and Eternal Darkness.

Q: How can I apply to Infinity?
A: You can only apply to Infinity as a distribution site or courier. There
is an application form included in this ZIP for being a distribution.
To apply as a courier, call Northern Sector.

Q: I want to write for Infinity, what should I do?
A: We are accepting articles from all freelance writers. So if you think
you've got an interesting article, then simply get it to an Infinity
member, or through any of the ways mentioned below.

Q: If I can't call long distance, where can I contact the Infinity Crew?
A: You can call your local Infinity site (if there is one), or you can
contact a member via Internet email or a message network such as
Interpool or CyberCrime.

Q: What are the system requirements for Infinity Diskmag?
A: Infinity requires a SVGA Video Adaptor (will change next issue),
512k conventional memory, and a 386/486 is recommended.

Q: Why does my keyboard mess up when I'm in Infinity?
A: Keyboard utilities like Hyperkey(tm) will conflict with Infinity,
you should boot without it or disable the use of such utilities.

Q: Why doesn't Infinity work on my system?
A: If your computer has the requirements, and you're having trouble
running the magazine, try running under different boot-ups and
possibly try booting up 'clean'. If you are still having problems
please contact an Infinity member, and consult them with your
problems as soon as possible.

Q: When is issue #6 going to be released?
A: As of current plans, issue #6 will be ready by Christmas. In order
to successfully meet this deadline, we would advise that all those
who are interested in writing to submit your articles, and all
voting forms to be submitted as soon as possible.

Q: How come it took an 'infinity' for Infinity to be released?
A: With school, work, and other activities the only real time we can work
on Infinity is on free time on weekends.  The actual interface for this
diskmag was completely a lot earlier, unfortunately a lack of articles
delayed the release.

Q: What are The Charts? Where can I find them?
A: The Charts are a compilation of the votes sent to use by our readers.
On the voting ballot, you fill out information on various topics, such
as best ANSI artist, best ANSI piece, best VGA artist, best movie, best
BBS software, etc.  Updated charts will be published in each issue of
Infinity.  For those who can't read Infinity, a separate text file
containing the charts results will be included with Infinity, or you
can find it on a Infinity support board.

Q: Where do I get an application form or voting form?
A: An application and voting form is included in this ZIP.  You'll be able
to find an individual application or voting form on any Infinity
support site.

Q: Will there be an ANSI version for people without SVGA?
A: No, there will not be an ANSI version.  VGA/SVGA is the only way to go,
however we are planning on making the next issue 640x400x256c which is
a standard VGA mode.  If you have VGA you'll be able to enjoy Infinity.

Q: Will there be music added to Infinity?
A: Not soon, we're too busy right now to add music to Infinity.  If you
really want music, go play your a CD on your stereo system while
reading Infinity. :)

Q: Will there ever be an ANSI/VGA BBS ads section in Infinity?
A: Nope, if you want to see BBS ads go look at the Acquisitions or
iCEPACK. :)

Infinity Crew

Eternal Darkness .................................. Organizer / GFX Artist

Technical Disrupter ...................................... SysOp / Courier

Infinity Support Sites

World Headquarters:

Northern Sector
416-512-9995 (16.8 Dual)
SysOp: Technical Disrupter
Toronto, ON CANADA

Distribution Sites:

Hardline                             Last Dimension
905-846-1380                         612-636-4616
SysOps: Enzo & Violator              SysOp: Death Knight
Toronto, ON CANADA                   Minneapolis, MN USA

Digital Reality                      Rob's Roost
609-231-9582                         516-366-2025
SysOp: Boardmaster                   SysOp: Sonny
Atlantic City, NJ USA                Long Island, NY USA

PowerGrid                            Split Infinity
813-481-6539                         705-734-9481
SysOps: Gridrunner & Syntax Error    SysOp: Blue Elf
Tampa, FL USA                        Barrie, ON CANADA

Further Information

Send your application via email on any Infinity Support Board or through
Internet email.

BBS: Northern Sector               EMAIL: Internet address at
416-512-9995 (16.8 Dual)             violator@pleiades.com
Infinity World Headquarters          ed@io.org
User: INFINITY VOTE
PW  : VOTE!                   * Be sure to vote!